JP7340294B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

For example, as described in Patent Document 1 below, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, an image effect is performed in which various images are displayed in a display area.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2022-153614

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can perform interesting image effects.

A gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems, includes a display means having a display area, and a first step in which a bug image is displayed in the display area to make it appear as if a malfunction has occurred in the display means. and effect execution means for executing an image effect including a second stage in which a normal image clearly representing a predetermined object is displayed superimposed in front of the bug image.

According to the present invention, it is possible to perform interesting image production.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. (a) is a diagram showing decorative symbols and reserved symbols displayed in the display area, and (b) is a diagram for explaining the pedestal image and the position of the order of digestion (in a state where no reserved symbols are displayed). ). It is a diagram for explaining a gaming state (transition of a gaming state). It is a figure for explaining the mode (normal mode, special mode) of pending symbols. It is a diagram showing an example in which a reservation change effect regarding a target reservation symbol occurs after a suggestion image is displayed. Although the suggestion image is displayed, it is a diagram showing an example in which the reservation change performance regarding the target reservation symbol does not occur. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-2. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-3. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-4. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-5. 10 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-5 (an example different from FIG. 10). FIG. It is a figure for explaining the outline of specific performance. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example in which an explanation change effect occurs in comparison with an example in which an explanation change effect does not occur. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating patterns of specific images that can be displayed, arranged in order of reliability. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-1. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-2. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-3. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-5. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining image production. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-3. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-4. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-5. (a) is a diagram showing an example of a normal operation performance and a hidden operation performance, and (b) is a diagram showing a screen for switching enable/disable of the hidden operation notification function. It is a diagram for explaining promotion performance (specific hidden operation performance). It is a diagram showing a production flow when a hidden operation notification function is enabled (when a production button is operated in a specific hidden operation production). It is a diagram showing a production flow when the hidden operation notification function is disabled (when the production button is operated in the specific hidden operation production). FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-1. It is a figure which showed the original position (a) of a movable member, and an advanced position (b). FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an image change effect. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-2. 30 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-2 (another example from FIG. 30). FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-3. 33 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-3 (another example from FIG. 32). FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-4.

1) Basic configuration of gaming machine Hereinafter, one embodiment of a gaming machine 1 (pachinko gaming machine) according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described with reference to FIG. Note that in the following description, images include not only still images but also moving images. Furthermore, unless otherwise specified, the following explanation is based on the premise that the player plays the game as instructed (the player does not play a special game, but plays a normal game). In addition, when it is said that "a game ball enters ○○ (winning)", strictly speaking, it means that a sensor provided in the concerned ○○ has detected a game ball that has entered.

The gaming machine 1 includes a gaming board 90. The game board 90 is formed of approximately square plywood, and the guide rail 903, which constitutes a path for guiding the game ball fired by operating the firing device 908 (launching handle) to the gaming area 902, has a roughly arc shape. It is set up like this.

The gaming area 902 is provided with a display device 91 which is a main display device, a starting area 904, a big prize area 906, an out exit 907, and the like. A display area 911 of the display device 91 is a portion that is visible through an opening 901 formed in the game board 90. Further, in the game area 902, a plurality of game nails are provided as obstacles that change the manner in which the game balls flow down when they collide with each other. The game ball flowing down the game area 902 changes into various modes depending on the conditions when it collides with the game nail.

In such a gaming machine 1, a game ball is fired toward the gaming area 902 by operating the firing device 908. When a game ball flowing down the game area 902 enters a winning area such as a starting area 904 or a big winning area 906, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out by a payout device.

Note that explanations of components of the gaming machine 1 that are not related to the present invention, such as the frame of the gaming machine 1, the lower tray and the upper tray for storing game balls, will be omitted. For these, structures similar to those of known gaming machines can be applied.

2) Suspension The jackpot lottery is executed by a win/fail lottery means provided on a control board (control circuit) not shown, triggered by the landing of a game ball in the starting area 904. In this embodiment, as the starting area 904, a first starting area 904a (so-called "special figure 1" starting area) and a second starting area 904b (so-called "special figure 2" starting area) are provided. When a game ball lands in the starting area 904, a numerical value (win/fail lottery information) is obtained from a random number source, and if the numerical value is the same as a predetermined jackpot value, it is a jackpot, and if different, it is a miss. becomes. Hereinafter, the winning lottery based on the first winning lottery information obtained when the game ball enters the first starting area 904a is called the first winning lottery (special drawing 1 lottery), and the winning lottery when the game ball enters the second starting area 904b. The winning lottery based on the second winning lottery information obtained by doing so may be referred to as the second winning lottery (special map 2 lottery).

In this embodiment, the notification of the winning lottery results will start in the order in which the numerical values are acquired, but if there is winning lottery information for which the notification of the winning lottery results has not yet been completed, the notification of the winning lottery results will be newly acquired. The winning lottery information is stored as pending information (strictly speaking, pre-change pending information to be described later) in a storage means provided on a control board (not shown).

In the present embodiment, the pending symbol 70 is a fluctuating performance that notifies the winning lottery result (a so-called performance from the start of fluctuation of the decorative symbol 80 (decorative symbol group 80g) until it completely stops at the combination indicating the winning lottery result, so-called Although the performance during one change (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as "change" or "rotation") has started, the notification of the winning/losing lottery results has not been completed. The fluctuating pending symbol 71 corresponds to the winning lottery information (hereinafter sometimes referred to as pre-fluctuation pending information) for which the fluctuating presentation that notifies the winning lottery result has not started (hereinafter sometimes referred to as pre-fluctuation pending information). A pre-change pending symbol 72 is displayed (see FIG. 2(a)). Although the fluctuating pending information (fluctuating pending symbol 71) is not strictly included in the concept of "pending" (information), it is generally referred to as "the relevant fluctuating pending" etc. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is defined as being included in the concept of "reservation" (information). In this embodiment, the pending symbol 71 during fluctuation is displayed larger than the pending symbol 72 before fluctuation, but the basic form of both is the same. The basic forms of the pending symbols 71 during fluctuation and the pending symbols 72 before fluctuation may be completely different.

An upper limit is determined for the maximum number of stored pre-change pending information. In this embodiment, the maximum number of stored pieces of the first pre-variation reservation information (special figure 1 reservation) obtained by winning in the first starting area 904a is four, and by winning in the second starting area 904b. The maximum number of stored pieces of second pre-variation reservation information (special figure 2 reservation) that can be obtained is four. Therefore, regarding the reserved symbol 70 corresponding to one of the special symbols 1 and 2, one pending symbol 71 during fluctuation and up to four pending symbols 72 before fluctuation may be displayed (Fig. 2(a) )reference). If the pre-variation pending symbol 72 is in a state where the game ball should be fired aiming at the first starting area 904a (normal game state described later), the first pre-variant pending information (special figure 1 pending) is the pre-variant pending symbol 72. , and if the game ball should be fired aiming at the second starting area 904b (special game state to be described later), the second pre-variation pending information (special figure 2 pending) is displayed as the pre-variation pending symbol 72. is set to Note that, unless otherwise specified, each figure shows the display state of the reserved symbols 70 in the normal gaming state. Regardless of the gaming state, pre-change pending symbols 72 corresponding to both the first pre-change pending information and the second pre-change pending information stored in the storage means are displayed (up to eight pre-change pending symbols 72 ) may also be configured. If both the first pre-change pending information and the second pre-change pending information are stored in the storage means, the winning lottery result based on the second pre-changing pending information (second winning lottery information) will be notified with priority. be done. That is, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has special drawing 2 priority consumption.

Completion of notification of the corresponding winning/failure lottery result is sometimes referred to as "extinguishing" (completion of notification of winning/failure lottery result corresponding to a certain pending symbol 70 is referred to as "pending is extinguished", etc.) . As the position where the pending symbol 70 is displayed in the display area 911, an extinguishing order position corresponding to the extinguishing order that is the order in which notification of the corresponding winning lottery result is completed is provided (see FIG. 2(b)). In this embodiment, the digestion order positions are the first digestion order position A1, which is the position where the fluctuating pending symbol 71 is displayed, and the second digestion order position A2, 3, which is the position where the pre-change pending symbol 72 is displayed. Five positions are provided: the th digestion order position A3, the fourth digestion order position A4, and the fifth digestion order position A5. The digestion order of the pending symbols 70 displayed at each digestion order position is: 1st digestion order position A1, 2nd digestion order position A2, 3rd digestion order position A3, 4th digestion order position A4, 5th digestion order position A5 Fastest in order. Specifically, each digestion order position is arranged along the lower edge of the display area 911, and the reserved symbols 70 displayed at the right digestion order position are assumed to be digested earlier. ing. Further, the second digestion order position A2 to the fifth digestion order position A5 where the pre-change pending symbols 72 are displayed are arranged at equal intervals.

Each digestion order position is a location set on the pedestal image 75. That is, the pedestal image 75 is an image that serves as a guideline for indicating the position where the reserved symbol 70 will be displayed. Since there are five positions in the order of digestion, five pedestal images 75 are displayed (see FIG. 2). The pedestal image 75 is displayed (normally displayed) regardless of whether the reserved symbol 70 is displayed at the corresponding digestion order position. If a so-called standby image (demonstration image) or the like is not displayed, each pedestal image 75 is displayed even in a state where no pending symbol 70 is displayed. The basic aspect of the pedestal image 75 may change depending on the so-called stage or the like that governs the style of the changing performance. In this embodiment, the pending symbols 71 during fluctuation are displayed larger than the pending symbols 72 before fluctuation. Therefore, the pre-fluctuation pending symbol 72 is displayed in the first digesting order than the four pedestal images 75 (pre-fluctuation pedestal image 752) associated with the second digesting order position A2 to the fifth digesting order position A5. One pedestal image 75 (moving pedestal image 751) associated with position A1 is larger. In addition, since the second digestion order position A2 to the fifth digestion order position A5 where the pre-fluctuation pending symbols 72 are displayed are arranged at equal intervals, the four pre-fluctuation pedestal images 752 associated with each are also equally spaced. lined up in

When the fluctuating performance for a certain win/fail lottery result ends (when a certain win/fail lottery result is announced), the fluctuating pending symbol 71, which is the pending symbol 70 corresponding to the certain win/fail lottery result, is erased ( "digestion" of the holdout occurs). If a certain win/fail lottery result is a loss, and one or more pending symbols 70 (pre-variation pending symbols 72) are displayed before the fluctuating performance for a certain win/fail lottery result ends, , a fluctuating performance (a new fluctuating performance) will be started for the next win/fail lottery result, but at the beginning of the new fluctuating performance, the pending symbol 70 is displaced toward the corresponding extinguishing order position. (hereinafter referred to as the "carry-up action"). That is, each pending symbol 70 performs an operation of moving up the position in the digestion order by one. In this embodiment, since the right extinguishing order position is earlier, the extinguishing order is earlier, so each pending symbol 70 performs a moving movement to move toward the right.

3) Decorative Patterns In the present embodiment, similar to known gaming machines, the winning/failure lottery results are notified to the player by the combination of the decorative patterns 80 (see FIG. 2(a)) displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91. do. Specifically, the decorative pattern group 80g (left decorative pattern group 80gL, middle decorative pattern group 80gC, right decorative pattern group 80gR) including multiple types of decorative patterns 80 starts to fluctuate, and finally each decorative pattern group 80g The first decorative pattern 80 is selected and stops. etc.) shall be excluded). If you have won a jackpot, the combination of the decorative symbols 80 selected from each decorative symbol group 80g and stopped (left decorative symbol 80L, middle decorative symbol 80C, right decorative symbol 80R) is a predetermined winning combination ( In this embodiment, it is a set of three decorative patterns 80 of the same type. If it is a loser, it will be a loser combination other than that (other than the combination that results in a jackpot). In this embodiment, the various decorative patterns 80 include any of the numbers "1" to "7". Decorative designs 80 with the same number are "same type" designs (decorative designs 80 with different numbers are "different types" designs).

4) Gaming state, jackpot In the present embodiment, a normal gaming state and a special gaming state are set as gaming states in which the player aims to achieve a jackpot as a result of the lottery (see FIG. 3). The special gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. The normal gaming state is a low probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is low (approximately 1/319 in this embodiment), and is a low base state (low probability/ No time savings). The special gaming state is a high probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is high (approximately 1/50 in this embodiment), and a high base state (high probability/ (with reduced working hours). The normal game state is a state in which a game ball should be fired aiming at the first starting area 904a. In this embodiment, the situation is such that so-called "left-handed hitting" should be performed. Therefore, it can be said that the normal gaming state is a gaming state in which the player aims to win the jackpot through the first win/fail lottery. On the other hand, the special game state is a state in which the game ball should be fired aiming at the second starting area 904b. In this embodiment, it is a state in which so-called "right-handed hitting" should be performed. Therefore, it can be said that the special gaming state is a gaming state in which the player aims to win the jackpot through the second lottery. The special game state is a state in which it is easy to win the opening lottery for the second starting area 904b triggered by a game ball entering the normal starting area 905, so it is relatively easy for the game ball to enter the second starting area 904b. Win a prize.

In this embodiment, a normal jackpot and a special jackpot are provided as jackpots. A normal jackpot is a jackpot that shifts to a normal gaming state after the jackpot game ends. A special jackpot is a jackpot that shifts to a special gaming state after the jackpot game ends. The jackpot obtained by winning the first lottery is a normal jackpot or a special jackpot. The jackpot obtained by winning the second lottery is a special jackpot. Except for special cases such as winning a lottery based on reservation information stored in the storage means immediately after the game state transition (so-called lottery for remaining reservations), the normal gaming state is a game state in which the player aims to win the first win/fail lottery. Therefore, a jackpot obtained in the normal gaming state is a normal jackpot or a special jackpot. Since the special gaming state is a gaming state in which the player aims to win the second lottery, a jackpot obtained in the special gaming state is a special jackpot.

In addition, a configuration in which entering the game ball (V winning) into a predetermined area (V area) opened during the special jackpot game is a condition for transitioning to the special gaming state after the end of the special jackpot game (so-called V definite change) machine).

The special game state ends when the lottery result becomes a loss a predetermined number of times in succession. When the special gaming state ends, the game shifts to the normal gaming state. If a jackpot (special jackpot) is obtained before the player loses consecutively a predetermined number of times after entering the special game state, the player shifts to the special game state again (the count of the predetermined number of times is reset). In other words, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a so-called ST machine in which the condition for consecutive winnings is to win the second lottery before losing a predetermined number of times in succession after entering the special gaming state. . In this embodiment, the predetermined number of times (ST number of times) is set to 72 times.

When the lottery result is a jackpot, a jackpot game is executed. The jackpot game is a unit game in which the jackpot area 906 (see FIG. 1; the jackpot area 906 is normally closed) is opened one or more times until a predetermined closing condition is met. The closing conditions are that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls win after the big winning area 906 is opened (winning condition), and that a predetermined amount of time passes after the big winning area 906 is opened (time condition). It is considered to be established when either one of the following is satisfied. In this embodiment, if game balls are continuously fired toward the big winning area 906 in the jackpot game, the winning condition is satisfied before the time condition is satisfied. That is, 10 game balls win in the big prize area 906 in one unit game. A unit game is also called a round (game) or the like. The number of unit games (number of rounds) included in the jackpot game can be set as appropriate. In this embodiment, all jackpots (normal jackpots, special jackpots) are considered to be 10 round jackpots.

5) Hereinafter, the effects and the like (contents and control of effects) that can be executed by the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be explained. Note that a configuration may be adopted in which only a part of the effects described below can be executed. Further, in some of the drawings for explaining the effects, etc., illustration of the reserved symbols 70 and decorative symbols 80 may be omitted.

5-1) Suggestion image (suggestion of the occurrence of a pending change effect using a suggestion image)
The gaming machine according to the present embodiment suggests the probability that the corresponding winning/failure lottery result will be a win depending on the aspect of the pending symbol, and it is possible to execute a pending change effect in which the aspect of the pending symbol changes. It is. Since the pending change effect itself is well known, it will be briefly explained below.

As the mode of the pending symbol 70, one or more types of normal mode 70n and the corresponding winning/failure lottery result (when the target pending symbol 70 is displayed as the fluctuating pending symbol 71) than when in the normal mode 70n. One or more types of special modes 70s are set in which the probability ((jackpot) reliability) that the winning lottery result announced in the fluctuating performance is a jackpot is high (see FIG. 4). The normal mode 70n is the normal state of the pending symbol 70 (the probability that the pending symbol 70 is in the normal mode 70n is highest). In this embodiment, four types of special aspects 70s are provided: a first special aspect 71s to a fourth special aspect 74s. The jackpot reliability of the corresponding lottery results is higher in the order of normal mode 70n (lowest), first special mode 71s, second special mode 72s, third special mode 73s, and fourth special mode 74s (highest). Become. In this embodiment, when the fourth special mode 74s is reached, it is determined that the corresponding lottery result is a jackpot (reliability = 100%). Such a jackpot confirmation mode may not be provided. Differences in each aspect may be due to differences in color or the like. For example, the normal mode 70n is "white", the first special mode 71s is "blue", the second special mode 72s is "green", the third special mode 73s is "red", and the fourth special mode 74s is "rainbow". It is conceivable to use a color (in the drawing, the color of the reserved symbol 70 of the special mode 70s is represented by a character).

The pending change performance is one in which the mode of the pending symbols changes in a direction that increases reliability. If the mode of the pending symbol before the pending change effect occurs is called the prior mode, and the mode of the pending symbol after it occurs is called the post mode, then the post mode will be a more reliable mode than the prior mode. It is. Therefore, it can be said that the occurrence of the pending change effect is a pleasant event for the player. In this embodiment, the suggestion image 10 that suggests that the probability that the pending change effect will occur may be displayed. Hereinafter, the suggestion image 10 (the suggestion effect by the suggestion image 10) will be explained. In addition, in this embodiment, the pending change effect may occur even if the relevant suggestion effect does not occur. However, a configuration may be adopted in which the occurrence of the suggestive effect is a condition for the occurrence of the pending change effect.

The suggestion image 10 is not displayed in the normal state (as shown in FIG. 2, the suggestion image 10 is not displayed in the normal state). That is, most of the time (more than 90% of the time) when the fluctuating effect is being executed, the suggestion image 10 is not displayed. Since the suggestion image 10 suggests the occurrence of a pending change effect, it is not displayed when no pending symbols are displayed.

Suggestion image 10 (see FIG. 5(a), etc.) shows a movement in which a pending symbol (hereinafter sometimes referred to as target pending symbol 70T), which is a target for which a pending change effect may occur, moves its extinguishing order position forward. This suggests the occurrence of a pending change performance that changes when performing. If the extinguishing order position before performing the carry-up operation is the N-th extinguishing order position, and the extinguishing order position after performing the carry-up operation is the N-1st extinguishing order position, the target pending symbol 70T will move from the N-th extinguishing order position. This suggests that the probability that a pending change effect will occur for the target pending symbol 70T when moving to the N-1st digestion order position has increased. Note that N is a natural number greater than or equal to 2 because the "first" digestion order position is the earliest.

The suggestion image 10 is displayed between the Nth digestion order position and the N-1st digestion order position (see FIG. 5(a)). From another perspective, the suggested image 10 is placed at a position that overlaps at least a part of the path when the reserved symbol is displaced from the N-th digestive order position to the N-1st digestive order position (moves up the digestive order by one). is displayed. From another perspective, the suggestion image 10 is displayed at a location where the N-th digestive order position and the N-1st digestive order position are closer to each other than any of the other digestive order positions. Therefore, the player can sense that the suggestion image 10 is an image displayed in association with the N-th and N-1st ranking positions.

The specific aspect of the suggestion image 10 may be of any kind. The suggestion image 10 in this embodiment is configured to represent a "gate". When the target reserved symbol 70T performs a carry-over operation in which it is displaced from the N-th digestion order position to the N-1st digestion order position, it appears to pass through the gate (see FIG. 5(b)). . When the holding change effect occurs after the suggestion image 10 is displayed, the holding pattern 70T to which the advance action is performed passes through the gate, resulting in a presentation form that looks as if it has changed to the post-action form (Fig. 5(c)). When the suggestion image 10 is displayed, there is a higher probability that the reservation change performance for the target reservation symbol 70T will occur than when the suggestion image 10 is not displayed. As described above, the suggestion image 10 is not displayed in the normal state, so in this embodiment, the suggestion image 10 is deleted after the pending change effect occurs (see FIG. 5(d)).

As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, even if the suggestion image 10 is displayed (even if the target pending symbol 70T passes through the gate), the pending change effect may not occur. Further, although not shown, even if the suggestion image 10 is not displayed, a pending change effect may occur in response to a move-up operation. In the example shown in FIG. 5, the target reserved symbol 70T changes from the normal mode 70n to the first special mode 71s, but it may change from the second special mode 72s to the fourth special mode 74s. You can also do this. Further, it may be possible to change from a certain special mode 70s to a more reliable special mode 70s.

As described above, the suggestion effect in this embodiment is such that the suggestion image 10 is displayed between two adjacent digestion order positions (between the Nth digestion order position and the N-1st digestion order position). , it is easy to understand that this is a suggestion of a pending change effect in which the aspect of the pending symbol changes when moving between the two digestion order positions.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which matters related to the suggestion image 10 (suggestion effect) are improved, materialized, modified, etc. will be described. Note that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇Specific example 1-1
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that even if the suggestion image 10 is displayed, there is a possibility that the aspect of the target pending symbol 70T does not change (the pending change effect does not occur); however, when the suggestion image 10 is displayed, It may be configured such that the aspect of the target pending symbol 70T always changes (the pending change performance always occurs) triggered by the advance operation from the Nth digesting order position to the N-1st digesting order position. In this case, the suggestion image 10 functions as a "notice" of the occurrence (and timing) of the pending change performance.

〇Specific example 1-2
It is assumed that the suggested image 10 is one of a plurality of types of images having mutually different aspects. For example, the suggested images 10 that may be displayed include a first suggested image 11 (suggestive image "small") (see FIG. 7(a)) and a second suggested image 12 (suggestive image "large") that is larger than the first suggested image 11. ”) (see FIG. 7(b)) is set. Any method may be used to set the difference in the aspect of each suggestion image 10. In addition to making the sizes of the suggestion images 10 different as in this example, the suggestions images 10 may be made different in color, or the objects themselves represented by the suggestion images 10 may be made different (for example, some kinds of suggestion images 10 are However, it is also conceivable that the suggestive image 10 of another type may be in the form of a "tunnel".

Based on this premise, it is assumed that the probability that a pending change effect for the target pending symbol 70T will occur differs depending on the type of suggested image 10 that is displayed. For example, when the second suggestion image 12 is displayed between the Nth digestion order position and the N-1st digestion order position, it is better to It is assumed that there is a high probability that the target pending symbol 70T will change its appearance upon the move from the order position to the N-1st digestion order position as a trigger (see FIG. 7). Since the occurrence of the pending change performance is an advantageous event for the player, it can be said that the display of the second suggestion image 12 is more pleasing to the player than the display of the first suggestion image 11. . By doing so, when the suggestion image 10 is displayed, the type of suggestion image 10 is also likely to be noticed by the player. In addition, the suggestion image 10 (the type of suggestion image 10) is not limited to the timing at which the reservation change effect can occur (when the target reservation symbol 70T is displaced from the N-th digestion order position to the N-1st digestion order position), It also functions to suggest the probability that a pending change performance will occur at the relevant timing.

〇Specific example 1-3
It is assumed that the suggested image 10 is one of a plurality of types of images having mutually different aspects. Note that the method for setting the differences in the aspects of the various suggestion images 10 is as explained in the above specific example 1-2. For example, any one of suggestion image A exhibiting blue color (suggestion image “Blue” 13), suggestion image B exhibiting green color (Suggestion image “Green” 14), and suggestion image C exhibiting red color (Suggestion image “Red” 15) It shall be displayed (see FIG. 8(a)).

Based on this assumption, it is assumed that, depending on which type of suggestion image 10 is displayed, the mode after the change of the target pending symbol 70T (subsequent mode) when the pending change effect occurs is suggested. That is, the various suggestion images 10 are associated with any of the special modes 70s of the pending symbol, and when a pending change effect occurs, the various suggestion images 10 are held in the special mode 70s corresponding to the type of the displayed suggestion image 10. The design shall change. In this example, the color of the suggestion image 10 suggests the color of the corresponding special aspect 70s. When the suggestion image A (suggestion image "Blue" 13) is displayed and a pending change effect occurs, the subsequent mode of the target pending symbol 70T becomes the first special mode 71s ("Blue" pending). When the suggestion image B (suggestion image "green" 14) is displayed and a pending change effect occurs, the subsequent mode of the target pending symbol 70T becomes the second special mode 72s ("green" pending). When the suggestion image C (suggestion image "red" 15) is displayed and the holding change effect occurs, the subsequent mode of the target holding symbol 70T becomes the third special mode 73s ("red" holding) (Fig. 8(b)). By doing so, when the suggestion image 10 is displayed, the type of suggestion image 10 is also likely to be noticed by the player. In addition, the suggestion image 10 (the type of suggestion image 10) is not limited to the timing at which the reservation change effect can occur (when the target reservation symbol 70T is displaced from the N-th digestion order position to the N-1st digestion order position), It also functions to suggest the subsequent mode (which of the special modes 70s will change to) of the target pending symbol 70T when the pending change performance occurs at the timing.

〇Specific example 1-4 (example that further specifies specific example 1-2 and specific example 1-3)
The configuration is such that the type of suggestion image 10 once displayed can be changed. After a certain kind of suggestion image 10 is displayed between the Nth digestion order position and the N-1st digestion order position, the target pending symbol 70T moves from the Nth digestion order position to the N-1st digestion order position. The configuration is such that the type of the suggestion image 10 can be changed (see FIGS. 9(a) to 9(c)) before (see FIG. 9(d)). The change in the type of the suggestion image 10 is considered to be a change in a direction advantageous to the player. As in specific example 1-2, if the type of the suggestion image 10 suggests the probability of the occurrence of a pending change effect, the configuration is such that the type of the suggestion image 10 can change in a direction that increases the probability ( (See Figure 9). Thereby, it is possible to create a performance form that can be expected to increase the probability of the occurrence of a pending change performance. Although not shown, if the type of suggestion image 10 suggests the subsequent mode of the target pending symbol 70T when the pending change effect occurs, as in specific example 1-3, the reliability of the corresponding special mode 70s The configuration is such that the type of suggestion image 10 can be changed in a direction in which the value increases. As a result, it is possible to create a performance form that can be expected to increase reliability when a pending change performance occurs.

When the type of the suggestive image 10 changes, it is preferable that an effect (suggestive change effect) that triggers the change occurs. For example, an image (trigger image 19) that acts on the suggestion image 10 is displayed (see FIG. 9(a)), and then the type of the suggestion image 10 changes (see FIG. 9(c)). do. This reduces the possibility that the player will overlook that the suggestion image 10 has changed.

〇Specific example 1-5
When the mode of the target pending symbol 70T changes after the suggestion image 10 is displayed between the Nth digestion order position and the N-1st digestion order position (when a suspension change effect occurs), the suggestion image 10 is displayed but the aspect of the target pending symbol 70T does not change (when the pending change effect does not occur), the target pending symbol 70T is displayed at the N-th digestion order position to the N-1st digestion order position. It is assumed that the manner (aspect of the advancing operation of the target pending symbol 70T) up to the state displayed in is different.

For example, when a hold change effect occurs, the target hold pattern 70T passes through the area where the suggestion image 10 is displayed (the suggestion image 10 and the target hold pattern 70T overlap) (Fig. 10(a) → (proceeds as (b-1) → (c-1)). On the other hand, when the pending change effect does not occur, the target pending symbol 70T does not pass through the location where the suggestion image 10 is displayed, that is, the target pending symbol 70T is displaced along a path that avoids the suggestive image 10. (Progresses as shown in FIG. 10(a) → (b-2) → (c-2)). Since the hold change performance using the suggestion image 10 is a performance that makes it appear as if a change in the aspect of the target hold pattern 70T has occurred due to the action of the suggestion image 10, when the hold change performance occurs, the suggestion image 10 is displayed. The target reserved symbol 70T is caused to be displaced through the location where the object has been moved (see FIG. 10(b-1)). On the other hand, if the pending change effect does not occur, the target pending symbol 70T is displaced so as not to pass through the area where the suggested image 10 is displayed to indicate that the effect of the suggested image 10 has not been applied ( (See Figure 10(b-2)). In addition to this, various methods can be considered to make it appear that the effect of the suggestion image 10 has not reached the user. For example, it is conceivable that the target pending symbol 70T once disappears (“warps”) and is displayed at the N-1st position in the order of consumption.

By controlling the suggestion image 10 instead of the target pending symbol 70T, it may be made to appear as if the effect of the suggestion image 10 did not reach the target pending symbol 70T. For example, when the target pending symbol 70T performs an advance motion, if the previously displayed suggestion image 10 disappears, the pending change performance is prevented from occurring (FIG. 11(a)→(b-2) → (proceed as shown in (c-2)). On the other hand, if the suggestion image 10 remains displayed when carrying out an advance operation, a pending change effect is generated (progresses as shown in FIG. 11(a) → (b-1) → (c-1)). ). By doing this, it is an easy-to-understand presentation form in which whether or not the suggestion image 10 remains (or disappears) until the target pending symbol 70T performs the advancing operation is a branch point as to whether or not the pending change presentation occurs. becomes.

5-2) Description change performance The gaming machine according to this embodiment is capable of executing a specific performance (see FIG. 12) as a performance constituting the fluctuating performance. The specific performance is one that leads to an advantageous outcome that is advantageous to the player or an unfavorable outcome that is the outcome when the advantageous outcome is not reached. Note that the favorable outcome includes a so-called reversal pattern in which an unfavorable outcome is once pretended to have been reached and then reversed. In this embodiment, the specific performance is used as a type of super reach performance. If the winning lottery result (target winning lottery result) corresponding to the fluctuating performance including the specific performance is a jackpot, it will lead to an advantageous outcome, and if it is a loss, it will lead to an unfavorable outcome. In other words, the specific performance can be said to be a performance that notifies the result of the target lottery based on the outcome. The specific effects in this embodiment include an ally character (indicated with the word "taste" in the drawings), which is the player's character, and an enemy character (indicated with the word "enemy" in the drawings). ) is a so-called battle performance in which they fight. The victory of the ally character (the enemy character is defeated) is an advantageous outcome (see Figure 12 (c-1)), and the defeat of the ally character (the enemy character is victorious) is an unfavorable outcome (Figure 12 (c-1)). 2)). The number of friendly characters and enemy characters that can appear in the specific performance may be one type or multiple types.

In the specific effect, the specific image 20 is displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 12(a)). In this embodiment, the specific image 20 is displayed at the beginning of the specific effect. The specific image 20 includes a numerical element 21 and an explanatory element 22. The numerical element 21 indicates the probability that a specific performance will lead to an advantageous outcome using the concept of "number". In this embodiment, the number of "star" marks is displayed as the numerical element 21. The minimum value and maximum value of "number" can be set as appropriate. In this embodiment, "1" (one mark) is the minimum value, and "5" (five marks) is the maximum value. Note that the minimum unit may be set to be less than 1. For example, the configuration may be such that the number of numerical elements 21 is set in steps of 0.5. In addition, in this embodiment, the number of solid star marks that appear to be filled with the star's outer shape is the number of numerical elements 21 (the star marks that are hollow on the inside are included in the number of numerical elements 21). ). Regardless of the number of numerical elements 21, it is displayed so that "number of solid star marks + number of hollow star marks = 5 (maximum value of numerical element 21)". For example, when the number of numerical elements 21 is 3, three solid star marks and two hollow star marks are displayed (see FIG. 12(a)). By doing so, even if the number of displayed numerical elements 21 is not the maximum value, it is possible to easily understand that the maximum value of numerical elements 21 is "5".

Unlike this embodiment, the "number" itself may be displayed as the numerical element 21. Furthermore, a meter or the like whose unit is a specified size may be displayed as the numerical element 21 (for example, the size of one unit is X, and the length of the meter is N×X (N is The value of "N" here corresponds to the concept of "number"). In addition, in the following explanation, more or less of the numerical element 21 refers to more or less of the "number" represented by the numerical element 21.

The explanation element 22 is displayed to explain what the numerical element 21 represents. The explanation element 22 is displayed to accompany the numerical element 21 so that the player can understand that the explanation element 22 is an explanation of the numerical element 21 (see FIG. 12(a)). In this embodiment, the explanatory element 22 may be displayed in a majority-good mode 22a or in a few-good mode 22b. The majority favorable mode 22a is a mode indicating that the more numerical elements 21 there are, the more favorable the situation is for the player. On the other hand, the small number favorable mode 22b is a mode indicating that the smaller the number of numerical elements 21, the more favorable the situation is for the player. In other words, when the explanatory element 22 of the majority good aspect 22a is displayed, the more numerical elements 21 there are, the more promising the situation appears to the player, and the explanation of the few favorable aspect 22b. When the element 22 is displayed, it appears to the player that the fewer the numerical elements 21, the more hopeful the situation is.

In this embodiment, the explanatory element 22 of the majority favorable aspect 22a includes the words "expectation level". On the other hand, the explanatory element 22 of the small number of good features 22b includes the words "degree of risk". “Expectation level” is commonly used to suggest that the higher the value, the higher the probability that the situation will be advantageous to the player, so the numerical element 21 is It can be said that the displayed situation suggests to the player that the more numerical elements 21 there are, the more likely he is to have an advantageous outcome. On the other hand, the "degree of risk" is commonly used to suggest that the higher the value, the lower the probability that the situation will be advantageous to the player. The situation in which 21 is displayed can be said to suggest to the player that the smaller the number of numerical elements 21, the more likely he is to have an advantageous outcome.

In particular, in this embodiment, an enemy character is displayed together with the specific image 20 (see FIG. 12(a)). By displaying the words "expectation level" (many good aspect 22a) together with the enemy character, it appears that the numerical element 21 indicates the expected value of defeating the enemy character (the more numerical elements 21, the more (The probability of defeating the enemy character appears to be high.) On the other hand, by displaying the characters "degree of danger" (minority good mode 22b) together with the enemy character, it appears that the numerical element 21 indicates the strength (degree of danger) of the enemy character (number It seems that the more the target elements 21 are, the stronger the enemy character is, and the lower the probability of victory).

The majority favorable aspect 22a may be anything that appears to be a more promising situation as the number of numerical elements 21 increases, and an example other than "expectation level" may be "reliability level". . In addition, if it is used for a battle performance like the specific performance of this embodiment, the player's character will win, such as "probability of victory (expectation of victory)" and "probability of defeat (expectation of defeat)" It is also possible to express the probability of reaching the conclusion. It is also conceivable that the advantageous outcome of a specific performance is regarded as a "success" and expressed as a "success probability (success expectation level)." It is also conceivable to express the probability that the lottery result will be a hit, such as "jackpot probability (expectation level)".

The small number favorable aspect 22b may be anything that appears to be a more promising situation as the number of numerical elements 21 is smaller, and an example other than "degree of risk" may be "probability of falling". . Furthermore, if used in a battle performance like the specific performance of this embodiment, it represents the probability that the player's character will end up losing, such as "strength of the enemy" or "probability of defeat." It is also possible to consider it as a thing. It is also conceivable that an unfavorable outcome of a specific performance may be regarded as a "failure" and be referred to as a "probability of failure." It is also conceivable to express the probability that the lottery result will be a loss, such as "probability of loss (expectation level)."

In the following description, the specific image 20 will be expressed as "expectation degree ○" and "risk degree ○" (○ is the "number" of the numerical element 21 (in this embodiment, the number of star marks)). The explanation change performance in this embodiment is such that the explanation element 22 changes from one of the majority good aspect 22a and the few good aspect 22b to the other while the numerical element 21 is maintained. In this embodiment, an explanation change effect that changes from the few good aspect 22b to the many good aspect 22a may occur. Specifically, it is as follows.

At the time when the specific image 20 is displayed (display start time), the "risk level" (few good mode 22b) is displayed as the explanation element 22 (see FIG. 13(a)). In this embodiment, the "degree of risk" is displayed at the time of display start regardless of whether or not the explanation change effect occurs (the "expectation level" (majority good mode 22a) is not displayed at the time of display start). do not have). If the explanation change effect does not occur, the display of "Risk level ○" is maintained until the end (until the specific image 20 is deleted) (see FIGS. 13(b-1) and (c-1)). . As will be described in detail later, the explanation change performance is a so-called chance-up (performance), but in the case of the default (basic performance form) in which the chance-up does not occur, the display of "degree of risk" is maintained. In other words, in the case of default, the fewer the numerical elements 21 of "risk level ○", the higher the probability of an advantageous outcome (if no explanation change effect occurs, "risk level 5" is the lowest) is the reliability (probability of reaching a favorable outcome), and "risk level 1" is the highest reliability (see FIG. 14)).

In this embodiment, an explanation change effect may occur if the risk level is 5 at the start of display. That is, while maintaining the numerical element 21, the "risk level" (minority good aspect 22b) is replaced with the "expectation degree" (majority good aspect 22a) (FIGS. 13(a), (b-2), (c- 2)), the specific image 20 with "expectation level 5" is displayed. The small number good aspect 22b indicates that the more numerical elements 21 there are, the less expected the situation is for the player, but by replacing the small number good aspect 22b with the many good aspect 22a, the outcome suddenly becomes advantageous. It is a form of production in which the situation changes to one that is particularly hopeful. From another perspective, when an explanation change effect occurs, the initial "risk level 5" (which is actually a "temporary" display of reliability level) changes to "expectation level 5" and becomes reliable. It appears to the player that the intensity has increased significantly. In this embodiment, the effect image 29 that acts on the "risk level" (the minority good aspect 22b) is displayed (see FIG. 13(b-2)), and then the "expectation degree" (the majority good aspect 22a) is displayed. (See Figure 13(c-2)). By causing a change from the few good mode 22b to the many good mode 22a to occur when such an effect image 29 is displayed, the possibility that the player will overlook the change is reduced.

In this embodiment, the reliability of the specific image 20 (the probability of a favorable outcome) is set as shown in FIG. 14 (list of patterns (P1 to P6) of the specific images 20 that can be displayed). As described above, in the case of P1 to P5 where no explanation change effect occurs (when the "risk level" remains), the smaller the number of numerical elements 21, the higher the reliability. In the case of P6 where the explanation change effect occurs, the reliability is set to be higher than the highest reliability when the explanation change effect does not occur. In other words, the occurrence of a change from "Risk Level 5" to "Expectation Level 5" is considered to be more reliable than the case where "Risk Level 1" is displayed (P5). If "Risk level 5" is displayed at the beginning of the display, if there is no change (P1), the reliability will be the lowest, but when an explanation change effect occurs, it will change to "Expectation level 5" ( P6), the performance changes to the highest level of reliability at once. It should be noted that the setting may be such that when an explanation change effect occurs, it is certain that an advantageous outcome will be reached (reliability = 100%). It should be noted that since the explanation change performance is a chance-up performance, a performance that reduces reliability such as "'Expectation level 5' → 'Danger level 5'" does not occur.

In this way, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the specific image 20 including the numerical element 21 and the explanatory element 22 explaining the numerical element 21 is displayed, the numerical element 21 is maintained while the explanatory element 22 is displayed in a small number. It is possible to perform an interesting chance-up performance (explanation change performance) in which the good state 22b (risk level) changes to the many good state 22a (expectation level). It is well known that the numerical element 21 changes to increase the chance, but this is a novel performance in that the explanatory element 22 explaining the numerical element 21 changes instead of the numerical element 21.

In particular, the image change performance in this embodiment is such that a specific image 20 is displayed that changes from "risk level 5" to "expectation level 5", that is, "the numerical value represented by the numerical element is the maximum and the few good conditions". The state changes from a state in which a specific image 20 in which the numerical value represented by the numerical element is the maximum and in which the majority is favorable is displayed. In other words, an interesting presentation style in which there is a sudden change from a state of lowest expectations (a state that appears to be at the lowest level of trust) to a situation where expectations are high (the transition from "hell to heaven" is described by explanatory element 22 (a form of performance expressed by changes in).

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters related to the above-mentioned explanation change effects are improved, materialized, modified, etc. will be explained. Note that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇Specific example 2-1
It has been explained that in the gaming machine according to the above embodiment, an explanation change effect may occur from a few good aspect 22b to a many good aspect 22a, but an explanation change effect from many good aspect 22a to few good aspect 22b may occur.

At the start of the display, it is assumed that "expectation level" (majority favorable aspect 22a) is displayed as the explanation element 22. In the case of the default (basic performance form) in which no chance increase occurs, the display of "expectation level" is maintained (see FIGS. 15(a), (b-1), and (c-1)). In other words, in the case of default, the more numerical elements 21 of "expectation level ○", the higher the probability of an advantageous ending (if no explanation change effect occurs, "expectation level 1" is the lowest) ``Expectation level 5'' is the highest reliability level).

On top of that, if "expectation level 1" is displayed at the beginning of the display (see Figure 15 (a)), an explanation change effect that changes it to "risk level 1" may occur (Figure 15 (b-2) (see (c-2)). The majority favorable aspect 22a indicates that the smaller the numerical element 21 is, the less expected the situation is for the player, but by replacing the majority favorable aspect 22a with the minority favorable aspect 22b, the outcome suddenly becomes advantageous. It is a form of production in which the situation changes to one that is particularly hopeful.

Note that a configuration may be adopted in which both the explanation change effect from the few good aspect 22b to the many good aspect 22a and the explanation change effect from the many good aspect 22a to the few good aspect 22b can occur. However, in the case of such a configuration, at the start of the display, the few good aspects 22b (risk level) may be displayed as the explanatory elements 22, and the many good aspects 22a (expectation level) may not be displayed. The structure must be such that there may be cases where In other words, since the explanatory element 22 displayed at the time of display start is not limited to either the few good aspect 22b or the many good aspect 22a, there is a possibility that the presentation becomes difficult to understand. In other words, if the above embodiment is adopted, the configuration is such that the minority favorable aspect 22b is basically displayed as the explanation element 22 (the majority favorable aspect 22a is not displayed unless an explanation change effect occurs), and this example Basically, the majority good aspect 22a (expectation level) is displayed as the explanation element 22 (the few good aspect 22b is not displayed unless an explanation change effect occurs), so the effect can be understood. It has the advantage of being easy.

〇Specific example 2-2
The explanation change performance of the above embodiment and specific example 2-1 is a performance that changes from the minority good mode 22b to the majority good mode 22a when the numerical value represented by the numerical element 21 is the maximum value, and the numerical value represented by the numerical element 21. This is an effect that changes from the majority good mode 22a to the few good mode 22b when the numerical element 21 is the minimum value, that is, it occurs when the numerical element 21 is the maximum value or the minimum value. It may also be something that can occur in cases other than the value or minimum value. For example, an explanation change effect that changes from "risk level 4" to "expectation level 4" (see Figure 16) or an explanation change effect that changes from "expectation level 2" to "risk level 2" (not shown) occurs. It may be possible to do so.

Furthermore, since the explanation change effect occurs as a so-called chance-up effect, no change occurs in the direction of maintaining the status quo or decreasing reliability. If the numerical element 21 has five stages as in the above embodiment, the center is "3". Therefore, a change from one of "expectation level 3" and "risk level 3" to the other corresponds to maintaining the status quo, so such a change does not occur. In addition, changes in the direction of decreasing reliability, such as a change from "expectation level 4" to "risk level 4" or from "risk level 2" to "expectation level 2", do not occur. However, this does not negate the possibility of such changes in maintaining the status quo or changes in the direction of decreasing reliability.

〇Specific example 2-3
As in the above embodiment, it is assumed that a character image is displayed together with the specific image 20 (numerical element 21, explanatory element 22). When an explanation change effect occurs, the type of character represented by the character image is assumed to change based on this effect. If the specific effect is a battle effect as in the above embodiment, the character may represent an ally character appearing in the battle, or may represent an enemy character. By doing so, the possibility that the player will overlook the occurrence of the explanation change performance is reduced.

If the explanation change effect does not occur, different characters may be displayed according to each stage of the numerical elements 21. If the pattern of the specific image 20 that can be displayed as in the above embodiment is defined, character A (see FIG. 17(a-1)) is used when the risk level is 1, and character B is used when the risk level is 2. (See Figure 17 (a-2)), character C (see Figure 17 (a-3)) when "risk level 3", character D (see Figure 17 (a-4)) when "risk level 4" , the character E (see FIG. 17(a-5)) is displayed when the risk level is 5. If each character is an enemy character, the effect will be such that the "strong characters" appear to be displayed in the order of character A, character B, . . . character E (the strongest).

When the explanation change effect occurs, the character E is displayed together with the specific image 20 of "Risk Level 5" at the time of display start. Thereafter, with the occurrence of an explanation change effect in which the "risk level 5" changes to the "expectation level 5", the character E changes into another character. The character to be displayed as the changed character may be roughly as follows (two patterns).

As a first pattern, character A may be displayed as a changed character. In other words, it is assumed that a change from character E to character A occurs at the same time as the explanation change effect occurs (see FIG. 17(b-1)). As mentioned above, character A is displayed when the risk level is 1 (see Figure 17 (a-1)) and corresponds to the weakest character, so when the explanation change effect occurs, It is conceivable that the character A may be displayed. In other words, the same type of character as the character displayed at the highest reliability when no explanation change effect occurs is also displayed when an explanation change effect occurs. By doing so, the configuration shows the player that he can expect the explanation change effect to occur to the extent that it corresponds to the most reliable case when the explanation change effect does not occur.

As a second pattern, it is conceivable that a character of a different type from any of the characters that would be displayed when the explanation change effect does not occur is displayed as the changed character. For example, a character X different from any of the characters A to E is displayed. In other words, it is assumed that a change from character E to character X occurs at the same time as the explanation change effect occurs (see FIG. 17(b-2)). If the configuration is such that when the explanation change effect occurs, the reliability is higher than when the explanation change effect does not occur (than in the case of "risk level 1"), like the second pattern, It is preferable to do so. In other words, the presentation mode is such that character X is shown as a "weaker" character than any of characters A to E (than character A). When setting is made such that when an explanation change performance occurs, the result of the target lottery is determined to be a jackpot, the display of the character X functions as a so-called premium performance. By doing so, the configuration is made to indicate to the player that the occurrence of the explanation change effect is a special event that is different from any case where the explanation change effect does not occur.

〇Specific example 2-4
Although it has been explained that the explanation change performance described above changes the explanation element 22 while the numerical element 21 is maintained, it may be configured such that the numerical element 21 can also change as the explanation element 22 changes. Since the explanation change performance occurs as a chance increase, when changing from the few good mode 22b to the many good mode 22a, a change is made in which the number of numerical elements 21 increases. For example, an explanation change effect may occur in which the "risk level 4" changes to the "expectation level 5" at the time of display start. On the other hand, when changing from the majority good mode 22a to the few good mode 22b, a change is made in which the number of numerical elements 21 decreases. For example, an explanation change effect that changes from "expectation level 2" to "danger level 1" at the time of display start can occur.

However, from the viewpoint of ease of understanding the performance, it is preferable to use an explanation change performance in which the explanation element 22 changes while the numerical element 21 is maintained. This is because if the numerical element 21 changes together with the explanatory element 22, it is difficult to grasp what kind of change has occurred. Assuming that the explanatory element 22 changes while the numerical element 21 is maintained, the degree of reliability will increase by changing from one of the situations where a larger number is more favorable and a situation where a smaller number is more favorable. It has the advantage of being easy to understand.

〇Specific example 2-5
It is assumed that before the explanation change effect occurs, an inciting effect suggesting the possibility of the explanation change effect occurring may occur. Through the inciting performance, an advantageous result indicating that the explanation changing performance has occurred or an unfavorable result indicating that the explanation changing performance has not occurred is reached. For example, as in the above embodiment, if the configuration is such that an explanation change effect can occur from the few good aspects 22b to the many good aspects 22a, the effect image 29 that acts on the few good aspects 22b (risk level) is displayed (see FIG. 18(b)), thereby changing the minority good aspect 22b to the majority good aspect 22a (expectation level) as an advantageous result (see FIG. 18(c-1)). It is assumed that an inciting effect is generated in which the fact that the majority does not change to the favorable mode 22a is set as a disadvantageous result (see FIG. 18(c-2)).

By doing this, when an inciting effect occurs, the player can be informed that the explanatory element 22 will change as a result (a change from one of the few good aspects 22b and the many good aspects 22a will occur). This will be the desired form of performance. The change from the minority good aspect 22b to the majority good aspect 22a is a change in which the reliability appears to have suddenly increased (if it remains the minority good aspect 22b, it will be the lowest reliability), leading to an advantageous result. Whether or not this is the case is a big decision for the player.

5-3) Image Production The gaming machine according to this embodiment is capable of executing an image production as a production that constitutes a fluctuating production. The image rendering in this embodiment includes a first stage (first part), a second stage (second part), and a third stage (third part).

In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a winning/failure lottery result is notified by a combination of three decorative symbols 80 selected and shown from each of three decorative symbol groups 80g, and the image presentation is based on the three decorative symbols 80g. This occurs in a state in which all of the groups 80g are displayed in a variable manner (a state in which a symbol selected from none of the three decorative symbol groups 80g is displayed) (see FIG. 19(a)). In other words, it is not even known whether a reach will be achieved or not, and it may suddenly occur in a situation that the player did not expect at all.

In the first stage, a bug image 30 (abnormal image) that makes it appear as if a problem has occurred in the display device 91 is displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 19(b)). Since the image makes it appear as if a problem has occurred in the display area 911, the bug image 30 is displayed in the entire display area 911 (however, information is displayed in a small and inconspicuous manner near the outer edge of the display area 911. (displaying designs, etc.) is permitted). As mentioned above, all three decorative symbol groups 80g are in a state of variable display immediately before the image presentation starts, so the decorative symbol group 80g and the background image 89 displayed as its background (other than the image presentation) (Illustration is omitted in the drawings to be explained), and furthermore, in this embodiment, a bug image 30 is displayed that makes it appear as if the image including the reserved symbols (immediately before image) has been bugged due to a failure of the display device 91. becomes. Note that the bug image 30 in this embodiment is not a so-called frozen image. In other words, it is not a "solid" image that does not include elements that change over time, but an image that includes elements that change over time. By doing so, when the bug image 30 is displayed (first stage), the player may feel that the display device 91 has actually malfunctioned, rather than that a known freeze effect has occurred. (In particular, the probability of occurrence of an image effect in this embodiment is extremely low (details will be described later). Therefore, when an image effect occurs, most players will be exposed to an image effect for the first time).

After the first stage, the process moves to a second stage in which an image that clearly represents a predetermined object, that is, a normal image 32 that is clearly a normal image, is displayed (see FIG. 19(c)). ). By displaying such a normal image 32, the player understands that the failure of the display device 91 is not real (it is a presentation). The normal image 32 is displayed overlappingly in front of the bug image 30. That is, the layer representing the normal image 32 is set closer to the layer representing the bug image 30. The size of the normal image 32 is smaller than the bug image 30 (the normal image 32 is displayed in a part of the display area 911 rather than the entire display area 911). Therefore, the second stage can be said to be a state in which the bug image 30 appears to be displayed as the background of the normal image 32. The normal image 32 in this embodiment is an image representing a predetermined character (hereinafter referred to as a target character). The target character is a character that appears in the original work that is the motif of the gaming machine.

After the second stage, we move on to the third stage. The third stage is a stage in which the normal image 32 is used to make the bug image 30 appear as if it has been destroyed. In this embodiment, the target character is displayed as a normal image 32, but when the target character punches backward (see FIG. 19(d)), the bug image 30 appears to be broken into pieces. is displayed (see FIG. 19(e)). By destroying the bug image 30 in this way, it is possible to clearly indicate that the image presentation has ended.

After the image rendering is finished (after the third stage), the results are shown. In this embodiment, the occurrence of an image effect is linked to the occurrence of an event advantageous to the player. In other words, it is shown that an event advantageous to the player has occurred after the end of the image presentation. In this embodiment, a winning combination (a set of three identical decorative symbols 80) indicating that the lottery result is a jackpot is displayed (see FIG. 19(f)). By doing this, as a result of the bug image 30 being destroyed in the third stage, a presentation form is created in which it appears as if a winning combination has been displayed. As mentioned above, since the image production in this embodiment occurs with all three decorative symbol groups 80g being displayed in a variable manner, the winning combination is suddenly displayed after the image production from a state where even reach has not been established. The game progresses to a state where the jackpot is confirmed.

In addition, in this way, in the image production, only fluctuations in which the lottery result is a jackpot (win fluctuations) occur. Also, there is almost no occurrence of hit fluctuations. In this embodiment, it is considered to be a rare effect that occurs only once in about 200 winning fluctuations.

In this way, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment can perform an interesting effect (image effect) in which the player may feel that the display device 91 is broken due to the display of the bug image 30. . However, in the image production in this embodiment, since the normal image 32 is displayed superimposed on the bug image 30, the player can understand at that point that the display device 91 is not malfunctioning (the bug image 30 (It is unlikely that the display will lead to complaints).

In particular, the image production in this embodiment is such that the bug image 30 is suddenly displayed while all three decorative pattern groups 80g are being displayed in a variable manner, so it is difficult to make the failure of the display device 91 a reality. There is a high probability that the player will catch it.

Furthermore, as in the image rendering in this embodiment, the end of the image rendering can be clearly indicated by displaying as if the bug image 30 has been destroyed in the third stage. Furthermore, as in this embodiment, by using the normal image 32 (target character) to make it appear as if the bug image 30 has been destroyed, the normal image 32 can show that the failure is not real (the bug image 30 This function not only indicates to the player that the display of the image is an effect, but also serves as an opportunity to destroy the bug image 30 to indicate to the player that the image effect has ended.

Hereinafter, specific examples of improving, embodying, modifying, etc. the matters related to image production will be described. Note that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇Specific example 3-1
Although it has been explained that the image rendering in the above embodiment includes the first to third stages, the third stage may not be executed. In other words, the image effect may end when the bug image 30 and the normal image 32 are displayed superimposed in front of the bug image 30. Since the player will notice that the display device 91 is not out of order when the normal image 32 is displayed (second stage), the image performance is made to end at the second stage.

Furthermore, the image presentation may be terminated when the bug image 30 is displayed (the first step) (the image presentation is terminated without the normal image 32 being displayed); however, in this case, There is a possibility that the player's suspicion that the display device 91 may be malfunctioning cannot be erased. Because the bug image 30 and the normal image 32 are displayed together (second-stage display is performed), the player realizes that the bug image 30 is intentionally displayed (displayed as a performance). It is preferable to display such a display because it provides reliable evidence.

〇Specific example 3-2
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the image effect is an effect that guarantees a jackpot, but it does not have to be an effect that guarantees a jackpot. However, it is preferable that the chance-up effect is such that when the image effect occurs, there is a higher probability that the winning/failure lottery result will be a jackpot than when the image effect does not occur.

For example, a configuration may be adopted in which, after the image production is finished, the state shifts to a ready-to-reach state (a state in which the decorative patterns 80 selected from two of the three decorative pattern groups 80g are of the same type, and the other one is not determined). . That is, it is assumed that the game progresses in such a way that a reach is established as a result of the bug image 30 being destroyed. That is, the image performance is assumed to lead to a result indicating that an event advantageous to the player has occurred, that is, a reach is established.

〇Specific example 3-3
The setting is such that after the end of the image production, an event advantageous to the player may occur, or the advantageous event may not occur. For example, as in the above embodiment, after the image production ends, the state may shift to a state in which the winning combination is displayed (a state in which a jackpot is notified) (see FIG. 20 (c-1)); The setting is such that a transition may occur to a state in which a combination is displayed (a state in which a failure is notified) (see FIG. 20(c-2)). That is, the setting is such that the display of a winning combination is an event advantageous to the player, and there is a possibility that the advantageous event will not occur.

Based on this premise, the aspect of the normal image 32 indicates the probability that an advantageous event will occur. For example, the normal image 32 includes a first normal image 321 and a second normal image 322 that is different from the first normal image 321 (for example, the first normal image 321 and the second normal image 322 have different characters). ) may be displayed, and the probability that an advantageous event will occur is higher when the second normal image 322 is displayed than when the first normal image 321 is displayed. (See FIG. 20(a)). If the setting is such that "occurrence of an advantageous event = jackpot", then the second normal image 322 is a more reliable image than the first normal image 321. By doing so, the normal image 32 not only has the function of indicating to the player that the malfunction is not real (the display of the bug image 30 is a presentation), but also has the function of indicating that an advantageous event occurs after the image presentation ends. It also serves the function of suggesting the probability that something will happen.

〇Specific example 3-4
As explained in the above specific example 3-3, the setting is such that after the end of the image presentation, an event advantageous to the player may occur, or such an advantageous event may not occur. The configuration is such that the performance mode of the third stage differs depending on whether or not the advantageous event occurs. For example, if the bug image 30 is completely destroyed (destruction is "successful") (see FIG. 21(b-1)), an advantageous event will occur (see FIG. 21(c-1)); The configuration is such that unless the image 30 is completely destroyed (destruction "failure") (see FIG. 21(b-2)), no advantageous event will occur (see FIG. 21(c-2)).

In this way, it is assumed that either a "success ending" or a "failure ending" will occur as the ending of the third stage (the ending of image production), and in the case of a successful ending, an advantageous event will occur. , the configuration is such that no advantageous event occurs in the case of a failure outcome. Since the image production is characterized by displaying a bug image 30, the flow of the production can be easily understood by using the bug image 30 to indicate whether or not a successful ending has been reached. becomes.

〇Specific example 3-5
It has been explained that the image production in the above embodiment suddenly occurs (the bug image 30 is suddenly displayed) while all three decorative pattern groups 80g are being displayed in a variable manner. It may also be possible for the event to occur at a timing other than this timing. Further, a plurality of timings at which image effects can occur may be provided.

In the case of this example, it is also possible to create an image effect in a situation that is disadvantageous to the player, and after the image effect, the situation changes to an advantageous scene (the disadvantageous scene is canceled). For example, an image is produced when a winning combination (a combination other than a winning combination) of the decorative pattern 80 is displayed (provided that the decorative pattern 80 is not completely stopped (so-called pseudo-stopped state)). occurs. In other words, the image is displayed as if it were the bug image 30 (see FIG. 22(b)) while the missing combination is displayed (see FIG. 22(a)). Then, after the normal image 32 is displayed (see FIG. 22(c)), a display appears as if the bug image 30 has been destroyed (see FIGS. 22(d) and (e)) (the bug image 30 has been erased). ) After that, the winning combinations are displayed (see FIG. 22(f)), and it may be possible to create an effect in which it is announced that the lottery result is a jackpot. In this way, image production can be used to produce a flow in which it appears as though there is a failure and then it is reversed.

Although not shown in the drawings, as another example, an image effect may occur in a state in which a reach is not achieved, and after the image effect, the state shifts to a state in which a reach is established. In this way, the image change effect can be suitably used for changing the scene (changing from an unfavorable scene to an advantageous scene).

5-4) Specific Hidden Operation Performance The gaming machine according to this embodiment includes an operation means that can be operated by a player. A production button 60 (see FIG. 1), which is a push button, is provided as a type of operating means. As a performance constituting the fluctuating performance, an operation performance in which a player is requested to operate the performance button 60 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a normal operation performance to distinguish it from a hidden operation performance described later) is executed. is possible. Since the normal operation performance is well known, a detailed explanation will be omitted. The normal operation effect (an example of which is shown in FIG. 23(a-1)) includes an image representing the effect button 60, an image representing the requested operation mode (for example, the words "Press"), By displaying an image representing the remaining operation validity period (for example, an image of a meter decreasing over time), the player understands that he is in a situation where he should operate the performance button 60.

In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, an image prompting the operation of the performance button 60 is not displayed in the display area 911 as in the normal operation performance, but the operation of the performance button 60 may be reflected as a performance. It is possible to execute a hidden operation performance that has a valid operation period (an example of which (hidden operation performance that occurs when a reach is established) is shown in FIG. The end is also not displayed in the display area 911). The hidden operation effect itself is known as a so-called "back button (effect)." Since the image prompting the operation of the performance button 60 is not displayed in the display area 911, basically only some players (players who have noticed the existence of the hidden operation performance, etc.) can enjoy the performance effect. can do.

A hidden operation notification function is provided as a function that the player can enable/disable (can arbitrarily switch between enable/disable). When the hidden operation notification function is enabled (ON), the appearance of the performance button 60 changes when a hidden operation performance occurs. In other words, the hidden operation notification function is a function that notifies the player of the occurrence of a hidden operation performance by changing the appearance of the performance button 60. When the hidden operation notification function is enabled (ON), when a hidden operation effect occurs, the effect button 60 changes from a normal state (normal mode 70n) to a special state different from the normal state (see FIG. 23 (a-2)). ). The special state may be any state as long as the player can determine that it is different from the normal state. The effect button 60 in this embodiment has a light emitting body (such as an LED) not shown inside, and the light emitted from the light emitting body is visible to the player (the structure of the effect button 60 itself is well known). Therefore, the explanation will be omitted). In this embodiment, the normal state is that the production button 60 (light emitter) is in a non-emitting state, and the special state is a state in which it emits purple light. In this embodiment, the special state (purple light emission) can only be seen when the hidden operation notification function is activated. Therefore, for example, even if the performance button 60 is configured to emit light in the normal operation performance, the light emission mode is different from the special state (purple light emission). Note that the normal state may also be set as a light emitting state (a setting in which the light emitting color is different from the special state), such as a state in which white light is emitted is a normal state and a state in which light is emitted in purple is a special state.

Any method may be used by the player to enable/disable the hidden operation notification function. In this embodiment, after displaying the customization screen in a standby state (a state in which a fluctuating effect is not being executed), the "back button notification" (hidden operation notification function) is switched ON/OFF. (See FIG. 23(b)). In this embodiment, a cross key 61 (see FIG. 1) is provided as an operation means different from the effect button 60, and the cross key 61 performs a selection operation (cursor movement), and the effect button 60 performs a decision operation. It is assumed that this will be done.

There are multiple types of hidden operation performances (target hidden operation performances) that are targets of the hidden operation notification function. If a target hidden operation effect occurs while the hidden operation notification function is enabled (ON), the effect button 60 is pressed immediately before or at the same time as the effect occurs (hereinafter referred to as the switching point). Changes from normal state to special state. As a result, the player becomes aware of the occurrence of the hidden operation performance. On the other hand, when the hidden operation notification function is disabled (OFF), the production button 60 remains in its normal state even when the switching point is reached, unless special control is performed as described below. In other words, the occurrence of hidden operation performance is not reported unless special control is performed). Note that regardless of whether the hidden operation notification function is enabled or disabled, if the performance button 60 is operated during the operation validity period in the hidden operation performance, the operation becomes valid (if a predetermined condition is met) reflected in the performance). For example, a player who knows the timing at which a certain kind of hidden operation effect will occur can perform the operation of the effect button 60 by operating the effect button 60 at that timing, even if the hidden operation notification function is disabled. It is possible to reflect the

In this embodiment, a specific hidden operation performance can be executed as a type of target hidden operation performance. The specific hidden operation performance is a performance in which an advantageous event advantageous to the player may occur in response to the operation of the performance button 60, or in which the advantageous event may not occur in response to the operation of the performance button 60. In this embodiment, a specific hidden operation performance occurs in a so-called promotion performance. Specifically, the details are as follows.

Since the so-called promotion performance itself is well known, it will be briefly explained. In this embodiment, if the lottery result is a jackpot, a winning combination (a set of three decorative patterns 80 of the same type (including the same numbers)) will be displayed at the end of the fluctuating performance. If the combination is a combination of decorative patterns 80 with even numbers (2, 4, 6) (normal winning combination), there is a possibility of both a normal jackpot and a special jackpot, and odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7). In the case of a combination (special combination) consisting of the decorative patterns 80, a special jackpot is guaranteed. In other words, the special winning combination is more advantageous to the player than the normal winning combination. Based on this assumption, after the normal winning combination is shown (indicated by a pseudo-stop) and the lottery result is confirmed to be a jackpot (see Figure 24(a)), the normal winning combination becomes a special winning combination. There will be promotion effects that may change. The promotion effect consists of a preliminary stage (“incitement” stage) that suggests that the combination may change to a special winning combination (see Figure 24 (b)), and a subsequent concluding stage (Figure 24 (c-1), ( c-2)). Changing to a special winning combination is considered a successful outcome, and not changing to a special winning combination (the normal winning combination is maintained) is considered a failed outcome. In this embodiment, in the preliminary stage, both the normal winning combination and the special winning combination are displayed, and then they are displayed as if they are pushing against each other (see FIG. 24(b)). Thereafter, in the case of a successful ending, the normal winning combination is thrown out (it is displayed as if it has moved outside the display area 911), and the special winning combination remains (Fig. 24 (c-1) ) is executed. On the other hand, in the case of a failure ending, the special winning combination is thrown out (it is displayed as if it has moved outside the display area 911), and the normal winning combination remains (Fig. 24 (c-2) ) is executed. In addition, in this embodiment, even if a normal winning combination is finally displayed (if the promotion effect ends in failure), it will not be announced that the jackpot won during the subsequent jackpot game was a special jackpot. (There is also a possibility of promotion during jackpot games).

In the preliminary stage of such a promotion performance (that is, in a state where the ending is not known), a specific hidden operation performance is executed (the operation validity period of the specific hidden operation performance is set). The outcome of the promotion performance is predetermined based on the type of jackpot won (normal jackpot, special jackpot). In other words, at the preliminary stage, whether or not a successful outcome will be reached is determined internally, even though the player is not notified (a successful outcome will not occur unless the winning jackpot is a special jackpot). When the promotion performance reaches a successful conclusion, a specific lottery is executed when the performance button 60 is operated during the operation validity period (during the preliminary stage) of the specific hidden operation performance, and the player wins the specific lottery. In this case, the speaker 65 outputs a specific sound. If the promotion performance ends in failure, even if the performance button 60 is operated during the operation validity period of the specific hidden operation performance (during the preliminary stage), the specific lottery will not be won (the specific lottery will not be executed). (or the probability of winning a specific lottery may be 0%). In other words, if the promotion performance ends in failure, the specific sound will not be output. In this way, the specific sound is for informing (congratulating the player) in advance (before the promotion performance reaches its conclusion) that the promotion performance will reach a successful conclusion. That is, the specific hidden operation performance is a performance that may cause an event advantageous to the player to notify that the promotion performance will reach a successful conclusion. Note that what occurs as an advantageous event is not limited to a specific sound (sound output). For example, a lamp provided at a predetermined location may emit light in a special manner (eg, rainbow colors).

Since the specific hidden operation performance is a type of hidden operation performance, if a promotion performance occurs while the hidden operation notification function is enabled (ON), the performance button 60 will always be in a special state (switching) in the preliminary stage. The occurrence of the specific hidden operation performance is notified by changing from the normal state to the special state upon reaching the point in time (see FIG. 25(a)). In the case of a promotion performance that leads to a successful ending, a specific lottery is executed when the performance button 60 is operated during the operation validity period of the specific hidden operation performance (see FIG. 25(b)), and a winning prize is selected. In this case, a specific sound is output (an advantageous event occurs) (see FIG. 25(c-1)). If the specific lottery is not won, the specific sound will not be output (an advantageous event will not occur) (see FIG. 25(c-2)). In the case of a promotion performance that leads to a failure ending, the specific lottery will not be won, so even if the performance button 60 is operated in the specific hidden operation performance, no specific sound will be output. Further, even if the performance button 60 is operated in a specific hidden operation performance in a promotion performance that leads to a successful ending, the specific performance may not be won and the specific sound may not be output. In other words, even if the performance button 60 is operated in the specific hidden operation performance but the specific sound is not output, there is a possibility that a successful outcome will be reached.

If a promotion effect occurs while the hidden operation notification function is disabled (OFF), the effect button 60 is basically the normal control (in the case of normal control, not special control, which will be described in detail later). It remains as it is. That is, basically, the occurrence of the specific hidden operation effect is not notified (see FIG. 26(a)).

However, in this embodiment, even though the hidden operation notification function is disabled (OFF), the performance button 60 is put into a special state in the preliminary stage of the promotion performance (once the switching point is reached, the performance button 60 is changed from the normal state to the special state). In some cases, special control (changing the state) may be performed (see FIG. 26(b-1)). In this embodiment, special control is applied in some cases (for example, 25% of cases in which such a case occurs) in which a promotion effect that leads to a successful ending occurs when the hidden operation notification function is disabled (OFF). executed. When the production button 60 is operated during the operation validity period of the specific hidden operation production when special control is executed (see FIG. 26 (b-2)), a specific sound is output without fail in response to the operation. (a beneficial event occurs without exception) (see Figure 26(b-3)). Similar to the state in which the hidden operation notification function is enabled (ON), the specific lottery may be executed when the performance button 60 is operated during the operation validity period of the specific hidden operation performance. This means that the probability of winning the particular lottery is 100%.

As mentioned above, the special control was not executed because the special control is executed in some cases where a promotion effect that leads to a successful ending occurs when the hidden operation notification function is disabled (OFF). In other words, even if the normal control as shown in FIG. 26(a) is executed, there is a possibility that the promotion effect will reach a successful outcome. When normal control is executed, if the production button 60 is operated during the operation validity period of the specific hidden operation production, the production button 60 is operated when the hidden operation notification function is enabled (ON). It is controlled in the same way as in the case where it is done (it is controlled as shown in FIG. 25(b), (c-1), and (c-2)). In other words, even if the performance button 60 does not enter the special state, the performance button 60 is operated during the operation validity period of the specific hidden operation performance, and as a result, a specific lottery is executed, and with the trigger of winning the lottery. There is a possibility that a specific sound will be output.

Furthermore, regarding hidden operation performances other than specific hidden operation performances, the performance button 60 does not enter a special state when the hidden operation notification function is disabled (OFF). In other words, special control is not executed in any hidden operation performance other than the specific hidden operation performance.

As described above, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is equipped with a hidden operation notification function that notifies the occurrence of a hidden operation performance, and even when the hidden operation notification function is disabled (OFF), the performance button cannot be pressed. 60 may change from a normal state to a special state (to put it simply, there is a possibility that the notification function is activated even though the hidden operation notification function is OFF). In such a case, it is determined that an event advantageous to the player will occur as a result of the operation in the specific hidden operation performance whose occurrence is notified by activation of the notification function. In other words, if an unexpected event occurs in which a notification function that would normally not operate activates, it is certain that an advantageous event will occur, thereby realizing an interesting gameplay experience.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters related to the specific hidden operation performance (hidden operation notification function) are improved, materialized, modified, etc. will be described. Note that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇Specific example 4-1
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that when the special control is executed, the specific sound is output without exception (an advantageous event occurs) when the production button 60 is operated during the operation validity period of the specific hidden operation production. However, a configuration may be adopted in which the specific sound may not be output. Specifically, even when special control is executed, a specific lottery (winning probability ≠ 100%) is executed when the performance button 60 is operated in a specific hidden operation performance. The specific sound is output when the lottery is won (an advantageous event occurs), but the specific sound is not output when the specific lottery is not won (see FIG. 27).

However, rather than a specific lottery that is triggered by an operation with the hidden operation notification function enabled (the specific lottery in the case shown in Figure 25), the lottery is triggered by an operation when special control is performed. It is assumed that the specific lottery (the specific lottery in the case shown in FIG. 27) has a higher probability of winning. In other words, the case where the effect button 60 is in a special state even though the hidden operation notification function is disabled is better than the case where the effect button 60 is in a special state because the hidden operation notification function is enabled. , the setting is such that there is a high probability that a specific sound will be output (an advantageous event will occur) when the performance button 60 is operated in the specific hidden operation performance. By doing this, the fact that the production button 60 is in a special state even though the hidden operation notification function is disabled does not necessarily mean that an advantageous event will occur, but it does increase the probability that an advantageous event will occur. It will function as a suggestion (up your chances).

Note that in the technical field of the present application, there are many settings in which, when a "contradictory" event occurs, a subsequent event that is pleasing to the player occurs. By doing as in this example, even if a "change in the effect button that contradicts the setting of the hidden operation notification function" occurs, in which the effect button 60 enters a special state even though the hidden operation notification function is disabled, it is advantageous. This means that there is a possibility that the event does not occur (the promotion performance ends in failure). In other words, if we do as in this example, even though a "contradictory" event occurs, no advantageous event will occur (promotion effect ends in failure), so the player who encounters this will There is a risk that you will become aroused. If such a fear is to be eliminated, an advantageous event will definitely occur if the performance button 60 is in a special state even though the hidden operation notification function is disabled as in the above embodiment (the promotion performance is (Achieving a successful outcome)

〇Specific example 4-2
In the above embodiment, even when normal control is executed with the hidden operation notification function disabled (OFF) (when the production button 60 remains in the normal state) (see FIG. 26(a)), the Although it has been explained that there is a possibility that a specific sound is output (an advantageous event occurs) when the performance button 60 is operated in the hidden operation performance, the hidden operation notification function is disabled (OFF). It may be configured such that there is no possibility that a specific sound will be output (an advantageous event will occur) when normal control is executed in this state.

In this case, when the specific hidden operation performance, which is a type of hidden operation performance, is executed with the hidden operation notification function disabled (OFF), it is advantageous if the performance button 60 is in a special state. Although an event occurs, the effect is an easy-to-understand form in which an advantageous event does not occur unless the effect button 60 becomes in a special state.

〇Specific example 4-3
Although it has been explained that the hidden operation notification function in the above embodiment is to notify the occurrence of a hidden operation effect based on the aspect of the effect button 60 (operating means), it is not based on the aspect of the effect button 60 (operating means). It's okay. For example, the occurrence of a hidden operation performance may be notified by changing the state of the light emitting device other than the performance button 60 from a normal state to a special state.

However, since the hidden operation performance is literally a type of operation performance and requires operation of the performance button 60 (operation means), its occurrence is notified by the mode of the performance button 60 as in the above embodiment. It can be said that it is preferable to do so.

5-5) Image change effect using movable member The gaming machine according to this embodiment includes a movable member 40 (see FIGS. 1 and 28). The movable member 40 is a member that can be displaced along a plane direction (a plane direction perpendicular to the front-rear direction) in front of the display area 911 of the display device 91 (on the player side). The movable member 40 in this embodiment is a member that is long in the width direction (approximately horizontally long). The movable member 40 can be located at the original position (see FIG. 28(a)) and the advanced position (see FIG. 28(b)). The movable member 40 in this embodiment reciprocates between the original position and the advanced position. The movable member 40 is normally located at its original position. The original position is along the upper edge of the display area 911. In this embodiment, most or all of the movable member 40 located at the original position is covered by the game board 90 (the game board 90 is formed of a light-transmitting material, and the movable member 40 is (It may be configured so that it is visible). The movable member 40 reaches the advanced position by displacing (sliding) downward from the original position. When the movable member 40 is located at the advanced position, the movable member 40 exists so as to straddle the left and right sides of the display area 911. In addition, in each figure, the display area 911 and the movable member 40 are shown in a simplified manner with an approximate positional relationship.

Any type of drive mechanism may be used to operate the movable member 40, so a detailed description thereof will be omitted. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which guide rails extending vertically are provided on the left and right outer sides of the display area 911, and the movable member 40 to which power from a drive source such as a motor is transmitted is guided by the guide rails and displaced in the vertical direction. It is possible to do so.

In the present embodiment, it is possible to perform an image change effect using the movable member 40 as a performance that constitutes a fluctuating performance corresponding to a certain win/fail lottery result (target win/fail lottery result). The image change effect is a effect indicating that a certain image (hereinafter referred to as the before-change image 41) has changed to another image (hereinafter referred to as the after-change image 42). From another perspective, it can be said that this is an effect that pretends to the player that the before-change image 41 has been selected, but that a different type of after-change image 42 has been selected. The change from the before-change image 41 to the after-change image 42 is preferably a change in a direction advantageous to the player. In this embodiment, as an image change effect, an image (reliability image) that suggests the probability that the target lottery result will be a hit ((jackpot) reliability) changes from the before-change image 41 to the after-change image 42. executed. In addition, in this embodiment, the image change effect is executed during the reach effect (executed on the condition that the reach is established), but it may be executed in a state where the reach is not established.

A plurality of types of candidate images are provided as images that can be displayed as reliability images. In this embodiment, four types of candidate images are provided including the characters "?", "chance", "extremely hot", and "determined". Depending on the type of reliability image that is finally displayed, the reliability of the target success/failure lottery result is suggested. Confidence was high in the following order: "?" < "Chance" < "Extremely enthusiastic" < "Confirmed". When "confirmed" is displayed, it is confirmed that the target lottery result is a jackpot.

After a certain type of reliability image is displayed, an image change effect is used to indicate that the reliability image has changed to a different type of reliability image. Note that after a certain type of reliability image is displayed, the image change effect may not occur. In that case, the certain kind of reliability image suggests the jackpot reliability of the target success/failure lottery result. In other words, the image change effect may occur when making it appear that a certain type of reliability image has been selected, and then indicating that it has changed to a different type of reliability image. Specifically, the performance is as follows.

First, a certain reliability image is displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 29(a)). The certain kind of reliability image corresponds to the before-change image 41 (although the player does not know that the image change effect will occur at that time). Thereafter, the movable member 40 is positioned at the advanced position. The movable member 40 located at the advanced position covers a part of the display area 911, but the upper side of the display area 911 is not covered by the movable member 40 and is exposed. A certain reliability image (pre-change image 41) is displayed in the exposed area. In other words, the pre-change image 41 is displayed on one side (the upper side in this embodiment) of the movable member 40 (see FIG. 29(b)). Note that the order in which the pre-change image 41 is displayed and the movable member 40 is positioned in the advanced position may be reversed (FIGS. 29A and 29B are reversed). Furthermore, displaying the before-change image 41 and moving the movable member 40 to the advanced position may occur at the same time.

Thereafter, the movable member 40 is displaced upward (to its original position). In other words, the movable member 40 is displaced toward the side where the pre-change image 41 is displayed. Therefore, at least a portion of the before-change image 41 is covered by the movable member 40. In this embodiment, the entire pre-change image 41 is temporarily covered by the movable member 40 (see FIG. 29(c)). Note that the pre-change image 41 is erased at the time when the entire image is covered by the movable member 40 (the time shown in FIG. 29(c)). By doing so, the movable member 40 covers the pre-change image 41, creating an effect that makes it appear as if the image has been erased.

The fact that the movable member 40 is displaced upward (to one side) in this way means that the range of the display area 911 exposed below (the other side) of the movable member 40 gradually becomes larger. A different type of reliability image (post-change image 42) having higher reliability than the certain type of reliability image is displayed in the exposed portion. In other words, a different type of reliability image newly appears in the lower exposed portion of the movable member 40. As the movable member 40 moves upward, the changed image 42 is also displayed upward (see FIGS. 29(c) and 29(d)). By doing this, the changed image 42 appears to be lifted up by the movable member 40. In this embodiment, an image (hereinafter referred to as a support image 45) that appears to connect the movable member 40 and the changed image 42 when viewed from the front is displayed (see FIG. 29(d)). By displaying such a support image 45, it is possible to enhance the impression that the changed image 42 appears to be moving along with the movable member 40. In this embodiment, an image representing a "pedestal" suspended from the movable member 40 is displayed as the support image 45. In other words, the effect is such that it appears as if the changed image 42 is being lifted up by the movable member 40 via the "pedestal". Note that, in addition to this, a configuration in which an image like a "rope" connecting the movable member 40 and the changed image 42 is displayed may also be considered.

In this way, both of the movable members 40 are displaced with the changed image 42 being displayed on the other side of the movable member 40. When the movable member 40 reaches the original position, the displacement of the movable member 40 is stopped, and at the same time, the displacement of the changed image 42 is also stopped, and the support image 45 is erased. As a result, the changed image 42 is displayed approximately at the center of the display area 911 (see FIG. 29(e)). In other words, the effect appears to the player as if a different type of reliability image (post-change image 42) with higher reliability is displayed instead of a certain type of reliability image (pre-change image 41). . The higher the reliability of the different type of reliability images, the higher the probability that the target success/failure lottery result will be a jackpot.

In this way, the image change effect in this embodiment is to indicate that a certain image (before change image 41) has changed (replaced) with another image (after change image 42). From the state in which the before-change image 41 is displayed on one side of the screen (see FIG. 29(b)), the movable member 40 is displaced to one side, so that at least a portion of the before-change image 41 is covered (see FIG. 29(b)). c)), the area on the other side of the movable member 40 (a part of the display area 911) becomes larger, and the changed image 42 is displayed in the enlarged area (see FIGS. 29(d) and (e)). Therefore, it is possible to clearly indicate to the player that a change in the image has occurred (another image has been selected in place of the previously displayed image).

Hereinafter, specific examples of improving, embodying, modifying, etc. the matters related to the above-mentioned image change effect will be explained. Note that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇Specific example 5-1
In the image change production in the above embodiment, the before-change image 41 is displayed above the movable member 40 and the after-change image 42 is displayed below the movable member 40. The before-change image 41 may be displayed on the lower side, and the after-change image 42 may be displayed on the upper side of the movable member 40. Since the before-change image 41 is displayed below the movable member 40, when the movable member 40 is displaced downward, at least a part of the before-change image 41 is covered by the movable member 40, and the display area 911 The upper area of the movable member 40 in , will gradually become larger.

Further, although the movable member 40 in the above embodiment is displaced in the vertical direction, it may be displaced in other directions, for example, in the left-right direction. In other words, the image change performance may be performed using the movable member 40 that is displaced in the left-right direction. The image change effect is such that the before-change image 41 is displayed on one side of the movable member 40 in the left-right direction, and the after-change image 42 is displayed on the other side of the movable member 40 in the left-right direction.

〇Specific example 5-2
The before-change image 41 and the after-change image 42 that are the targets of the image change effect are not limited to images that suggest reliability as in the above embodiment. For example, it is possible to target the decorative pattern 80. That is, an image change effect is executed in which the decorative pattern 80 in the pre-mode is set as the pre-change image 41 and the decorative pattern 80 in the post-mode is set as the post-change image 42.

It is assumed that a so-called chance position (the concept of such a "chance position" itself is well known) has been set. For example, it is assumed that a combination in which the numbers included in the decorative pattern 80 are arranged sequentially from the left is considered a chance, and other combinations (excluding winning combinations) are considered non-chance. Displaying a chance roll indicates a situation more advantageous to the player than displaying a non-chance roll. For example, the display of chance indicates the occurrence of a so-called continuous performance (pseudo continuous performance or look-ahead continuous performance). Since the continuous performance itself is well known, detailed explanation will be omitted. Three decorative patterns 80 constituting a non-chance eye are displayed as a preliminary mode (image 41 before change) on one side of the movable member 40 located at the advanced position (see FIG. 30(b)), and then the movable member 40 is moved to one side. While moving to the side (original position side), three decorative patterns 80 constituting a chance eye are displayed on the other side of the movable member 40 as a post-change image 42 (see FIGS. 30(c) and 30(d)). ), the movable member 40 finally returns to its original position and the chance is displayed at approximately the center of the display area 911 (see FIG. 30(e)) as an image change effect. By doing this, it is possible to make it appear as if a non-chance position has been formed, while clearly showing that the non-chance position has changed to a chance position.

Further, an image change effect can be used as a promotion effect (the promotion effect itself has already been described). Three decorative patterns 80 constituting a normal winning combination are displayed as a preliminary mode (image 41 before change) on one side of the movable member 40 located at the advance position (see FIG. 31(b)), and then the movable member 40 is moved to one side. While moving to the side (original position side), three decorative patterns 80 constituting a special winning combination are displayed on the other side of the movable member 40 as a post-change mode (post-change image 42) (FIGS. 31(c) and 31(d)). ), the movable member 40 finally returns to its original position and the special winning combination is displayed approximately in the center of the display area 911 (see FIG. 31(e)), resulting in an image change effect. By doing so, it is possible to clearly indicate that a normal winning combination has changed to a special winning combination (a "promotion" has occurred).

〇Specific example 5-3
The configuration is such that the image may not change even though the movable member 40 is displaced. For example, an image on one side of the movable member 40 is displayed (see FIG. 32(b)), and although the movable member 40 is then displaced to one side, the changed image is displayed on the other side of the movable member 40. 42 may not be displayed (see FIGS. 32(c) and 32(d)), and the image may not change in the end (see FIG. 32(e)). In accordance with the above embodiment, after a certain type of reliability image is displayed, it may change to a reliability image with a higher reliability than that (in a presentation form as shown in FIG. 29), A certain type of reliability image may remain displayed (a certain type of reliability image may be presented as the final reliability image) (in a presentation format as shown in Figure 32). Become.

Unlike the above example, an image on one side of the movable member 40 is displayed (see FIG. 33(b)), and as a result of the subsequent displacement of the movable member 40 to one side, an image on the other side of the movable member 40 is displayed. It is also conceivable to adopt a configuration in which the same image appears (see FIGS. 32(c) to 32(e)) (which can also be considered as a configuration in which the before-change image 41=the after-change image 42). In other words, by making the image that is at least partially covered by the displacement of the movable member 40 to one side and the image that appears on the other side of the movable member 40 the same image, it is produced to show that no change in the image has occurred. It is also possible to take the form of

〇Specific example 5-4
It is assumed that the type of changed image 42 is suggested by the aspect of the movable member 40. For example, it is assumed that the movable member 40 has a light-emitting decorative portion 40a that can change its light-emitting mode. In the image change effect, the light-emitting decorative portion 40a emits light in one of a plurality of light-emitting modes before the type of the changed image 42 is known. For example, the mode in which the light-emitting decorative portion 40a emits white light is the first mode (see FIG. 34(a)), and the mode in which it emits red light is the second mode (see FIG. 34(b)). do. In addition, there is a higher probability that an image preferable to the player will be displayed as the post-change image 42 when the movable member 40 (light-emitting decorative portion 40a) is in the second mode than when it is in the first mode. is set to high. In accordance with the above embodiment, the probability that the reliability image with the highest reliability is displayed as the changed image 42 is higher when the movable member 40 is in the second mode than when it is in the first mode. is set higher. Since the post-change image 42 represents the reliability of the target lottery results, the reliability of the target lottery results is higher when the movable member 40 is in the second mode than when the movable member 40 is in the first mode. It can be said that this is a high-level setting. By doing so, it is possible to create an effect form in which the player will pay attention to the aspect of the movable member 40.

In the case of a configuration such as the above specific example 5-3, whether or not a change to the changed image 42 will be reached may be indicated by the aspect of the movable member 40. That is, when the movable member 40 is in the second mode (see FIG. 34(b)) than when the movable member 40 is in the first mode (see FIG. 34(a)), the difference between the before-change image 41 and the after-change image is better. The setting is such that there is a high probability that a change to the image 42 (an image change advantageous to the player) will occur. Even in this case, the mode of presentation will be such that the player will pay attention to the mode of the movable member 40.

6) Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

The matters described in the above embodiment can also be applied to other gaming machines such as a reel-type gaming machine, except that the configuration unique to the pachinko gaming machine is utilized.

In the embodiment described above, a jackpot and a loss are set as the form of the lottery result, and a jackpot is obtained by a jackpot (a jackpot game is executed), but a jackpot can be obtained via a so-called small win. It can also be used as a thing. In this way, the gameplay allows you to win a jackpot via a small win (the gameplay of a so-called "type 2 gaming machine" where you can get a jackpot by entering the game ball into the bonus area (V area) that is opened when winning a small win) Since the equipment itself is well known, a detailed explanation will be omitted. If the setting is such that it leads to the acquisition of a jackpot (a setting in which a small win and a jackpot win are essentially the same), then what is the jackpot win described in the above embodiment? , including winning a small win (“jackpot” can be read as “small win”).

Specific means (gaming machines) obtained from the above embodiment are listed below.

・Means 1-1
A win/fail lottery means that executes a win/fail lottery based on win/fail lottery information acquired when a game ball enters a predetermined area, and a win/fail lottery information for which notification of the corresponding win/fail lottery results has not been completed as pending information. A storage means for storing up to a predetermined number of symbols, a display means having a display area for displaying a pending symbol indicating the existence of the pending information stored in the storage means, and changing the form of the pending symbol, and display execution means for executing a pending change performance that suggests that reliability, which is the probability that the winning/failure lottery result corresponding to the pending symbol will be a hit, has been increased, and the pending symbol is displayed in the display area. As a position, there is provided an extinguishing order position corresponding to the extinguishing order which is the order in which the notification of the corresponding winning lottery result is completed, and when the notification of a certain winning lottery result is completed and the target pending symbol is one of the above-mentioned pending symbols. The probability that the holding change effect will occur for the target holding symbol when the target holding pattern moves from the Nth (N is a natural number of 2 or more) to the N-1st burning order position has increased. A gaming machine characterized in that a suggestion image suggesting the above is displayed between the Nth and N-1st positions in the ranking order.
According to the gaming machine described above, it is clearly suggested that a pending change effect may occur for the target reserved symbol when the target reserved symbol moves from the N-th extinguishing order position to the N-1st extinguishing order position. can do.

・Means 1-2
The game according to means 1-1, characterized in that the probability that the holding change effect will occur for the target holding symbol varies depending on which of a plurality of types of images having mutually different aspects is displayed as the suggestion image. Machine.
By doing this, the suggestion image can be used not only at the timing when the holding change effect can occur (when the target holding symbol moves from the N-th burning order position to the N-1st burning order position), but also at the relevant timing. It also functions as a suggestion of the probability that a pending change performance will occur.

・Means 1-3
Means 1 characterized in that, depending on which of a plurality of types of images having mutually different aspects is displayed as the suggestion image, the mode after the change of the target pending symbol when the pending change effect occurs is suggested. -1 The gaming machine described in 1.
By doing this, the suggestion image can be used not only at the timing when the holding change effect can occur (when the target holding symbol moves from the N-th burning order position to the N-1st burning order position), but also at the relevant timing. It also functions to suggest the state after the target pending symbol changes when a pending change effect occurs.

・Means 1-4
In the case where the suggested image is displayed and the pending change effect occurs, and in the case where the suggested image is displayed but the pending change effect does not occur, the target pending symbol is at the Nth digestion order position. The gaming machine according to means 1-1, characterized in that the manner from up to the N-1st playing order position is different.
By doing this, the difference between the case where the pending change effect occurs and the case where the pending change effect does not occur becomes clear, and easy-to-understand gameplay is realized.

・Means 2-1
A gaming machine capable of executing a specific effect in which a specific image including a numerical element and an explanatory element indicating the content represented by the numerical element is displayed, wherein in the specific effect, the explanatory element is From one of the majority favorable aspect, which indicates that the higher the numerical value represented by the numerical element, the more favorable the situation is for the player, and the minority favorable aspect, which indicates that the lower the numerical value represented by the numerical element, the more favorable the situation is for the player. A game machine characterized in that an explanation change effect that changes to the other side can occur.
According to the gaming machine described above, it is possible to realize an interesting gaming experience in which the meanings expressed by numerical elements suddenly change by changing the explanatory elements.

・Means 2-2
The explanation change performance includes a performance that changes from the majority good mode to the few good mode when the numerical value represented by the numerical element is the minimum value, and a performance that changes from the majority good mode to the minority good mode when the numerical value represented by the numerical element is the maximum value. A gaming machine characterized in that at least one of the performances changing from the minority favorable mode to the majority favorable mode may occur.
By doing this, the explanation is changed so that a hopeless situation suddenly changes to an advantageous situation.

・Means 2-3
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a character image is displayed together with the specific image, and the type of character represented by the character image changes upon occurrence of the explanation change effect.
By doing so, the possibility that the player will overlook the occurrence of the explanation change performance is reduced.

・Means 3-1
a display means having a display area; a first step in which a bug image is displayed in the display area to make it appear as if a malfunction has occurred in the display means; and a first step in which a bug image is displayed in the display area, and a predetermined object is displayed overlaid in front of the bug image. A game machine comprising: effect execution means for executing an image effect including a second stage in which a clearly normal image is displayed.
According to the gaming machine described above, it is possible to perform an interesting performance that makes it appear as if the display means is out of order. However, since a normal image is displayed superimposed on the bug image, the player knows at that point that the display device is not malfunctioning (the bug image is being displayed as a "effect"). is unlikely to lead to complaints).

・Means 3-2
The gaming machine according to means 3-1, wherein the image production includes a third step of making the bug image appear as if it has been destroyed using the normal image.
By performing an effect that makes the bug image appear as if it has been destroyed in this way, it is possible to clearly indicate the end of the image effect. The normal image not only indicates to the player that the display device is not malfunctioning, but also serves to destroy the bug image (indicating the end of the image production).

・Means 3-3
A gaming machine in which a win/fail lottery result is announced based on a combination of N decorative patterns selected from N decorative pattern groups each including a plurality of types of decorative patterns, wherein all of the N decorative pattern groups vary. The gaming machine according to means 3-1 or 3-2, wherein the bug image is suddenly displayed in the displayed state.
A state in which all N decorative symbol groups are displayed in a variable manner can be said to be a state in which even a reach has not been achieved and the player is not very interested. By suddenly displaying a bug image in such a state, the probability that the player feels that the display device has actually malfunctioned increases.

・Means 4-1
A display means having a display area in which a decorative pattern indicating a win/fail lottery result is displayed, an operation means that can be operated by a player, and an image that prompts the operation of the operation means is not displayed in the display area. , a performance execution means for executing a hidden operation performance in which the operation of the operation means may be reflected as a performance, and a function that allows the player to select whether to enable or disable the operation, and a special state different from the normal state of the operation means. and a hidden operation notification function that notifies the player of the occurrence of the hidden operation performance, and as a type of the hidden operation performance, an advantageous event advantageous to the player occurs when the operation of the operation means is triggered. In some cases, it is possible to perform a specific hidden operation performance in which the advantageous event does not occur, and even though the hidden operation notification function is disabled, the operation means is executed when the specific hidden operation performance occurs. is in the special state, because the hidden operation notification function is enabled, the operation means is in the special state when the specific hidden operation performance occurs, and the specific hidden operation A gaming machine characterized in that there is a high probability that the advantageous event will occur in response to the operation of the operating means in the performance.
The gaming machine described above is capable of executing an interesting chance-up performance in which the operating means is in a special state even though the hidden operation notification function is disabled.

・Measure 4-2
Even though the hidden operation notification function is disabled, if the operating means enters the special state when the specific hidden operation effect occurs, the operation of the operating means in the specific hidden operation effect is disabled. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the advantageous event occurs as a trigger.
In this way, the fact that the operation means enters a special state even though the hidden operation notification function is disabled is an event that goes against the player's expectations (a contradictory event), so the player is not aware of what will happen next. There is a possibility of expectation. In order not to disappoint the expectations of such players, it is necessary to have a configuration in which it is determined that an advantageous event will occur if the operation means enters a special state even though the hidden operation notification function is disabled. It's good to do that.

・Means 5-1
a display means having a display area; a movable member capable of operating in front of the display area; and one side of the movable member exposed in the display area when the movable member is positioned at a first position. After displaying the before-change image on the portion, the movable member is displaced from the first position to a second position different from the first position, and the after-change image is displayed on the portion exposed on the other side of the movable member in the display area. A game machine comprising: a performance execution means capable of executing an image change performance to be displayed.
According to the gaming machine, it is possible to clearly indicate that a certain image (pre-change image) has changed to another image (post-change image) by using the movable member.

・Means 5-2
In the display area, one of a plurality of reliability images indicating reliability, which is the probability that the lottery result will be a win, may be displayed, and the image change effect includes the image before the change. A priori reliability image, which is a type of reliability image, is displayed, and the post-change image is a posterior reliability image, which is a type of reliability image and has higher reliability than the one displayed as the prior reliability image. The gaming machine according to means 5-1, characterized in that the effect is displayed.
In this way, image change effect can be used when changing the reliability image.

・Means 5-3
In the display area, a decorative pattern indicating a win/fail lottery result is displayed, and in the image change production, the decorative pattern set in the preliminary mode is displayed as the image before the change, and the decorative pattern in the preliminary mode is displayed as the image after the change. The gaming machine according to means 5-1, characterized in that the display is such that the decorative pattern is displayed in a subsequent mode indicating that the situation is advantageous for the player.
In this way, the image change effect can be used when changing the aspect of the decorative pattern.

・Means 5-4
If the above-mentioned decorative patterns are considered to be a normal winning combination and it is announced that the winning/failure lottery result is a winning combination, the winning may be either a normal winning or a special winning that is more advantageous than the normal winning. , If it is announced that the decorative pattern is a special winning combination different from the normal winning combination and the winning/failure lottery result is a winning, there is no possibility of the winning being a normal winning, and the winning is a special winning combination. The image change effect is set such that the decorative pattern that is the normal winning combination is displayed as the before-change image, and the decorative pattern that is the special winning combination is displayed as the post-change image. The gaming machine according to means 5-3, characterized in that the effect is displayed.
In this way, image change effects can be used for so-called promotion effects.

1 Game machine 10 Suggestive image 20 Specific image 21 Numerical element 22 Explanatory element (22a majority good aspect, 22b few good aspect)
30 Bug image 32 Normal image 40 Movable member 40a Light emitting decoration part 41 Image before change 42 Image after change 60 Production button (operation means)
65 Speaker 70 Pending symbol (71 Pending symbol during fluctuation 72 Pending symbol before fluctuation)
A1 to A5 Digestion order position (1st digestion order position to 5th digestion order position)
80 Decorative designs
89 Background image 91 Display device 911 Display area

Claims (2)

a display means having a display area;
A first step in which a bug image that makes it appear as if a problem has occurred in the display means is displayed in the display area, and a step after the first step in which a bug image is superimposed in front of the bug image to represent a predetermined object. an image including a second stage in which a normal image that is clearly shown to be corrupted is displayed; and a third stage after the second stage in which the normal image is used to make the bug image appear as if it has been destroyed. a performance execution means for performing the performance;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:
However, the second stage is not a stage in which the bug image is made to appear as if it has been destroyed. A gaming machine in which a win/fail lottery result is announced based on a combination of N decorative symbols selected from N decorative symbol groups each including a plurality of types of decorative symbols,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the bug image is suddenly displayed while all of the N decorative symbol groups are being displayed in a variable manner.

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